Abstract
Extra-neural metastases from glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) are rare. Because gelatinases-A and -B have been implicated in tumor invasion/metastasis in non-neural tumors, we compared the expression of gelatinase-A and -B in 2 patients (both had a prior craniotomy performed) with extraneural metastases from GBM to expression levels in 24 other gliomas; 15 non-metastatic GBMs, 9 other lower grade gliomas, and 7 normal brain tissues.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-29 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Neuro-Oncology |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1998 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Brain Neoplasms
- Collagenases
- Enzyme Activation
- Fatal Outcome
- Gelatinases
- Glioblastoma
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Humans
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Male
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 9
- Metalloendopeptidases
- Orbital Neoplasms
- Skull Neoplasms
- Tracheal Neoplasms